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Your mom does a lot for you. It's only natural that you want to do something nice for her. If you want to send your mom to the spa, but it's not in your budget, there are some easy and inexpensive ways to bring the spa to your mom. Here are some ideas to help give your mom the pampering she deserves.

Homemade Bubble Bath

If your mom enjoys soaking in a tub of bubbles, she'll love this homemade bubble bath. It's easy to make.

Supplies You'll Need

• One empty plastic bottle

• 1 cup of vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons of shampoo

• 3 drops of perfume or body spray

• Small plastic bowl

• Funnel

• Whisk

Directions

1. Place the vegetable oil, shampoo and perfume in a plastic bowl.

2. Use your whisk to mix the ingredients together into a smooth consistency.

3. Place a funnel in the opening of your plastic bottle.

4. Pour the vegetable oil solution in to the plastic bottle and place the lid on the bottle.

5. You now have a bottle of scented bubble bath for your mom.

Soap on a Rope

If your mom likes to use bar soap but doesn't like the messy soap dish, you can make soap-on-a-rope for her.

Supplies You'll Need

• An old pair of pantyhose

• A pair of scissors

• A bar of soap

Directions

1. Cut the top off the pair of panty hose so you have two separate pieces with the feet.

2. Place a bar of soap in the foot end of the pantyhose.

3. Tie a knot in the pantyhose and hang it on the bathtub faucet.

4. Add soap whenever you see it running out.

Rose Water

Rose water is a nice way to relax in the bathtub. Your mom will feel like she's spending the day in the spa when she soaks in her homemade rosewater.

Supplies You'll Need

• Small plastic bottle with lid

• Fresh roses

• Water

• Mineral oil

Directions

1. Fill your plastic bottle with water.

2. Take the petals off your roses and place them in the bottle of water.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of mineral oil.

4. Your mom can add a few drops of rose water to her bath and relax;

You don't have to spend a lot of money to show your mom that you care. The next time you want to do something nice for your mom, use these inexpensive ideas to make her something that she'll love. They're easy to make, and she'll appreciate the thoughtful gesture. Click here for more information.